Orthodox and Complementary Medicine: An Alliance for a Changing World

By W.H. Kirkaldy-Willis and W.H. Kirkaldy-Willis

Drawing on more than 50 years of experience, the author gives an overview of the relationship between mainstream medicine and a range of non-traditional remedies. Besides covering the contributions... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556433557
• ISBN13: 9781556433559
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books
• Length: 203 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Orthodox & Complementary Medicine for the future

This very readable book, after tracing the history of medicine inGreece and China from 3,000 year ago, gives very helpfulexplanations for the layman, as well as significant pointers tothe whole field of health care and its professionals. A brief coverage of Mainstream Medicine; Homeopathy; Chiropractic;Osteopathy; Physical Therapy; Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, andHerbal Medicine; Naturopathy; Aromatherapy; and MiscellaneousDisciplines; is followed by other considerations including theImmune System, the influences of The Home, The Workplace, TheNurse and the benefits of Listening and Asking, and Tomorrow'sWorld. Perhaps the strongest message throughout the book is a plea formore cooperation, coordination, respect and indeed friendshipbetween all health care disciplines. The author seescompassionate relationship building between health care giversand patient as a key to jointly help diagnosis, treatment and thereturn of the patient to healthy well-being. The wisdom of a broad professional experience and many amusinganecdotes over many years shines through and gives emphasis tothe practical advice and health benefits of leading a happysocially responsible life with attention to exercise, diet, somerelaxation, spiritual matters.